Five tourist routes in Pribaikalsky National Park were closed. The decision was made due to the high fire hazard class. It has been reported TASS With reference to the press service of the Federal State Budgetary Institution “Zapovednoe Pribaikalye”.
From May 10, the Buguldeyka – Bolshaya Marta – Petrova, Tazherany, Tyrgan – Sagan-Zaba, Chernorud – Sarma – Kurma routes and the water area of the Small Sea Strait with the islands are closed.
Experts said that the high fire hazard class is primarily associated with strong winds and a large amount of dry grass.
Permission to visit routes has been suspended.
Pribaikalsky National Park was established in 1986. Its specialists are engaged in the conservation of rare animal and plant species. The length of the specially protected area on the shore of Lake Baikal is 470 km. It is the longest national park in the country. Its area is 417.3 thousand hectares.
Previously reportedFour tourists from Moscow set a fire while trying to burn a tick in Baikal National Park. Vacationers themselves sought rescuers. They now face administrative liability, and after extinguishing the fire and assessing the damage, they face possibly even criminal liability.